(Part 2) Best non-aspirin pain relievers according to redditors

http://www.amazon.com/Kirkland-Signature-Ibuprofen-Capsules-180-Count/dp/B002RL8FIY/ref=pd_sim_hpc_1/175-6709637-1250169?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A32V6NE1S4Y7S1DAFKK

After a recommendation from a friend, I've found some success with the target brand tension headache medicine (Tylenol and caffeine basically). I have a prescription for Maxalt too, but for whatever reason the tension headache stuff works better.

Well sir, since youll be working as a General Manager, youre probably going to be dealing with alot of stupid and pointless complaints. So youre going to need plenty of [these!] (http://www.amazon.com/Advil-Liquid-Gels-240-Ct/dp/B000HAOTNW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369981523&sr=8-3&keywords=advil)

Should I be lucky enough to win, my mom could really use one of [these :)] (http://www.amazon.com/Infuser-Water-Bottle-27-Ounce/dp/B0093F9LW6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=EYB47AJ077Y1&coliid=IQGKQRN1RYJUM)

Good Luck on your future, and as long as the job puts food on the table, you definately made the right decision for your family! Thanks for the contest! :)

Also, some brand-name ibuprofen dosage forms like can be superior to generic ibuprofen, like the new Advil gel-caps that release medication much more quickly.

Do I have good news for you!

And as you highlighted with with your Wellbutrin comment, there are some forms of release that are still under patent (like ibuprofen gel caps used to be, I believe) which is the biggest thing right now.

The other thing I understand is that the vehicle material that makes up the bulk of pills are different between generics and brand-name meds and these occasionally cause issues with a) absorption (similar to your Ca comments) and b) GI upset and the like that is not caused by the actual medication.

• Changing Table: I had a c-section and would have been useless without it
  
• changing table organizer
  
• Toys!: Freddie is a favorite. We couldn't live with out these. We really didn't get any, so when my son got interested in toys we were running out to buy them. Also the last thing to add, an exersaucer type deal. My son can sit in it and play on his own for a good hour. I have having a bad evening and wanted nothing more than to relax in the rub. I drug the dam thing into the bathroom for him so he could play while I bathed.
  
• A place for baby to sit/nap. Whether it be swing or rocker. We used this the most.
  
• gas drops, gripes water, and tylenol.
  
• sleep sacks
  
• Aden and Anais swaddle blankets: My spawn could break through most of the velcro swaddles, but use one of these and the russian swaddling method and he was stuck.
  
• covered garbage can for diapers. We use this with just plain shopping bags.
  
• all different kinds of diapers and diapering supplies. It lets you go through the different brands of diapers, butt cream, and wipes to find what works best for your child.
  
• Even if you plan on breast feeding have a small thing of formula and bottles on hand just in case.
  
• Crib soother thingies. We have a giraffe that does music and heart beat sounds. We also just got a Baby Einstein fish soother thingy.
  Seasonally appropriate clothing. I got tons of cute little short sleeved onesies for my Late Dec. baby. He lived in fleece sleepers his first couple of months.
  If you are having a winter baby a car seat cover is a necessity.
  
  Sorry I'm kind of rambling. This seems like a lot, but we bought a lot of our stuff second hand at garage sales and thrift stores.

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They sell this shit at Target or most supermarkets. Comes with an oral syringe, costs less than $10

Yup - GoodSense Junior Strength Ibuprofen, Orange Flavor.

https://www.amazon.com/GoodSense-Strength-Ibuprofen-Reliever-Reducer/dp/B008Y5VFH0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

It'll be a while before I can put together a comprehensive post but think of the basics as items that would get you to the nearest ambulance.

OK, this became a comprehensive post. :P

Here are pics of the stocked kit. (a few items OTC meds are missing and need to be restocked)

https://imgur.com/a/fCVcp

Disclosure: I have enough basic first-aid training to know my limitations; an RN friend of mine helped me build this kit.

Meds

• Benadryl and an epipen(you'll need an Rx for this) for allergic reactions
  
  
• OTC Imodium/Pepto pills (since dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea will kill you)
  
  
• OTC Advil, Tylenol, Naproxen (not absolutely necessary but the first two can help bring a fever down and Naproxen can bring inflammation down...more comfort items, they don't take up a lot of space)
  
• triple antibiotic ointment in single use disposable packs (it's basically Polysporin but you avoid contaminating a whole tube by using individual packs; I try to find similar packaging with other stuff)
  
  
• BZK wipes (for disinfecting scrapes and such)
  
  
• sterile saline (small bottle or disposable sterile bullets for flushing out wounds or as an eye wash)
  
  
• non-enteric, standard 325mg Aspirin in individual foil packs (I've read that chewing these at the time of a heart attack and in the month after will improve survivability by as much as 23%)
  
  
• if hypoglycemia or diabetes are factors, pack plenty of Dex4 sugar tablets and whatever other supplies you might need
  
  

  Misc.
  

  
  

• 3M Steri-Strip closures to keep a deep cut from opening up further (forget surgical glue or stitches; you'll only seal dirt and bacteria into a wound)
  
  
• couple of Tegaderm films would be good to cover wounds.
  
  
• stretch gauze
  
  
• sterile gauze
  
  
• med tape
  
  
• Advanced, flexible bandaids, large (forget fabric or regular crappy bandages; if you carry any at all, get these)
  
  
• Advanced blister bandaids (similar to above material but different form-factor)
  
  
• QuikClot sponge
  
  
• triangle bandage with safety pins
  
  
• pair of EMT shears (don't use a knife as you risk injury while cutting clothes or bandages)
  
  
• Sliver Gripper tweezer with clip
  
  
• pair of disposable nitrile gloves in a small sealed bag
  
  
• water purification tabs (safe drinking water is critical; better this than having to use the Imodium!)
  
  
• emergency blanket (statistics are dramatic on reduced survivability with even the slightest hypothermia)
  
  The point of this kit is to get someone to the nearest medical help. You can get a replacement pair of nitrile gloves, more gauze or whatever when you get to the ambulance or hospital. Some of the stuff is for keeping conditions from getting worse (sliver removal, band-aids, blister cushions, ointment) which might be viewed as "comfort" items not "first aid" but in more rough environments, an infected cut could kill you so I put it in.
  

The little plastic cylinder that travel-sized Advil comes in. Just big enough for an afternoon's supply of supplements, but small enough to fit in my pants pocket along with my keys and whatever else.

ADVIL TABLETS 10CT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHIS470/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_r8Yazb5ZBX100

I don't see prices going down. But they haven't gone up yet. So take two of these . . .

Prescription stuff I just rotate through the bag monthly, and are just allergy meds and an inhaler. Over the counters are travel sizes, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Reliever-Medicine-Acetaminophen-Headache/dp/B00FYH4CBM

Well, apparently the stupid robot wants me to use this big ugly link instead of Amazon's short link.

anyway, 120 for $14 on Amazon.

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